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Specimen Aural Tests 4-5 - 29

The document provides model answers for Tests 4C and 5C, outlining successful response characteristics for music exam questions. It emphasizes that while specific features are suggested, candidates can use their own adjectives and descriptions as long as they identify relevant musical elements. The assessment criteria focus on overall performance rather than individual parts of the tests.

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Specimen Aural Tests 4-5 - 29

The document provides model answers for Tests 4C and 5C, outlining successful response characteristics for music exam questions. It emphasizes that while specific features are suggested, candidates can use their own adjectives and descriptions as long as they identify relevant musical elements. The assessment criteria focus on overall performance rather than individual parts of the tests.

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Model answers for Tests 4C and 5C are printed here as GRADE 4


a guide to the sort of responses that would be successful
Test 4C
in an exam. Full credit would be given to these answers, if
given promptly and confidently. However, they are neither
1. E.German

definitive nor comprehensive and there are other ways


Dynamics: Started p, cresc. to",¡É in the middle, dim. to p
towards the end.
of responding to the questions that would be equally
Tempo: lt stayed the same
successful. For some questions, candidates would not have
Tonality: Major
to mention all the features given below in order to receive
Character: Repeated lilting rhythms, moderate tempo,
full credit. For example, in answering questions on character
major key; graceful, calm
or style and period, giving two of the features listed would be
sufficient. The supplied answers to questions on character 2. Reger
give a list of features followed by two possible adjectives Dynamics: Sudden
that describe the music. Candidates may equally well use a Articu lation: Detached
different adjective - the important thing is that they identify Tempo: lt stayed the same
relevant musical features which support their personal Character: Mixture of staccato and legato notes, quite
response. fast tempo, major key, mainly loud dynamic; lively,
happy
Marks are not awarded for each part of the tests but reflect
the candidate's overall performance during the set of tests 3. Gurlitt
as a whole. Candidates are encouraged to use ltalian or Dynamics: Suddenly
other musical terms in their answers where appropriate, and Articulation: Detached
this is sometimes shown in the indicative responses below; Tonality: Major \
any clear description is acceptable. The assessment criteria Character: Strong/bold contrasts, fast tempo, major key;
are given on page 3. bright, lively

4. Sigurbjórnsson
Dynamics: Mostly loud, but got quieter towards the end
Articulation: Detached
Tonality: Minor
Character: Low pitch range, march-like rhythm, minor
key, mainly loud dynamic; forceful,/strong, solemn

5. Villa-Lobos
Dynamics: Started mf ,went a little quieter, ended
",¡É
Tempo: lt stayed the same
Tonality: Major
Character: Dance-like rhythms, simple tune, major key;
lively, happy

6. Grechaninov
Articulation: Detached
Tempo: lt slowed down twice - just after the middle and
towards the end
Tonality: Minor
C ha racte r: Tri p I e m etre/stro ng d own beats, staccato
accompaniment in the middle, minor key; dance-like,
sad

7. Stephen Duro
Dynamics: Quiet, got gradually louder, then quieter again
towards the end
Tempo: lt stayed the same
Tonality: Major
Character: Jazzy rhythms, triple metre, 'catchy'tune,
major key; happy, jaunty

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